Wrong No.

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Not to be confused with 2004 Bangladeshi film Wrong Number.
Wrong No.
File:Wrong No. film.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Yasir Nawaz
Produced by Yasir Nawaz
Nida Yasir
Hassan Zia
Starring Danish Taimoor
Sohai Ali Abro
Janita Asma
Music by Waqar Ali
Edited by Rizwan AQ
Production
company
YNH Films
Distributed by ARY Films
Release dates
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  • July 18, 2015 (2015-07-18)
Country Pakistan
Language Urdu
Budget ₨4 crore (US$390,000)
Box office Rs15.75 crore($1.57 million) (worldwide)

Wrong No. (also written as Wrong Number) is a 2015 Pakistani romantic comedy film[1] directed by Yasir Nawaz[2] and co-produced by Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir and Hassan Zia under the production banner YNH Films.[3] The film features Javed Sheikh, Danish Taimoor, Nadeem Jaffri, Danish Nawaz, Shafqat Cheema, Sohai Ali Abro and Janita Asma in lead roles.[4] Wrong No. is the directorial debut of Yasir Nawaz.[5]

The film was released by ARY Films in cinemas nationwide on July 18, 2015 (Eid al-Fitr).[6] In its opening weekend, it took in ₨2.51 crore (US$250,000) at the local box office.[7]

Plot

The story revolves around Sallu (Danish Taimoor) who hopes to make it big in the business of showbiz someday. However his plans have to face the wrath of his father Haji Aba (Javed Sheikh) a family inherited butcher who wants his son to either join the other men of the family and be a butcher or get some government job. Laila (Sohai Ali Abro)is the girl next door, who has a thing for Sallu but Sallu is not interested in her and wants to focus on his career. While Sallu and his story is set in Karachi there is another track in Lahore featuring Haya (Janita Asma) who flys to Karachi to receive Shehryar (also Danish Taimoor)who arrives from Sydney and who is all set to succeed his grandfather run the company Haya works at.Meanwhile, a dreaded don Shera(Shafqat cheema) who hatches a plan to kidnap Sheheryar for his wealth and sends his top but lazy and fool henchmen(Danish Nawaz and Nauman Jaffery).But in vain as his henchman are betraying him to take his place in order.Then the story gets a bit twisted and the Wrong Number-ness kicks in.

Cast

Production

Marketing

Film's marketing and distribution rights are held by ARY Films. Speaking with ARY News, director/producer stated that he was happy and delighted at the support that ARY Digital Network had provided him with and that he was looking forward to the film’s release on Eid-ul-Fitr.[8] On April 13, 2015 first look posters were released online by ARY Films.[9][10] On March 15, the teaser trailer was revealed on t.v channels under ARY Digital Network.[11][12] Three more posters were revealed on April 21. A controversial poster featuring Danish Nawaz and characters was revealed on May 19. On May 18, another character poster was revealed featuring Shafqat Cheema with his gang, playing the villain's role in the film. The theatrical trailer was revealed on June 3 by t.v channels under ARY Digital Network.[13][14] Two video songs Selfiyan and Kundi were released on June 15 that faced negative response on social media. In reply to critics, the director said "When we started writing the film even then we knew we would get good reviews, and we will come across bad people. But the best thing about a making a film is that it’s either a hit or a flop. Either way you find out if the audience liked it or not."[15] Renowned Indian film producer Mahesh Bhatt and Vishal Bhardwaj recorded video messages in which he specifically urged people to watch this film.[16][17] On film's release Javed Sheikh also recorded a video inviting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to watch this film in cinema.[18]

Release

The film was premiered in Lahore on July 13[19] and in Karachi on July 15, 2015.[20] The film released across Pakistan on 79 screens competing Bajrangi Bhaijan and Bin Roye.[21] It also screened in U.K. on July 26 and in UAE on August 6. Wrong No. will also release in India on a later date. Film will release in U.S.A on December 11, 2015.

Reception

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
The Express Tribune 2.5/5 stars
Galaxy Lollywood 3.8/5 stars

Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It is the small moments and performances by the side actors that make an otherwise ordinary film a joyride. Beyond that, it is a test of your bladder and brain, whatever lets go first."[22]

Momin Ali Munshi of Galaxy Lollywood rated 3.8/5 overall and summed up his review as "Wrong Number is a complete commercial pot-boiler which has all the elements that are required to make a blockbuster. This masala entertainer will make you fall in love with the characters and will also make sure that you fall off your seat every few minutes courtesy the heavy doses of laughter that will come your way. But be warned that if you are easily offended and rate humour as being clean or dirty then this is surely not your cup of tea."[23]

Asad Haroon of Dispatch News Desk reviewed the film as "Wrong Number is a slapstick comedy filled with humor. One can't stop laughing throughout the movie and the dialogues are pretty well written and up to the mark. The script of the movie wasn’t predictable that much but the dialogues were totally unpredictable and funny to such an extent that one could say that I didn't see that coming. The production quality of Wrong number is not that great as of Bin Roye but the screen is pretty bright of wrong number."[24]

Box office

Film had 90% opening Day registering ₨0.75 crore (US$74,000). Film was almost 95-100% on next two days taking Eid Weekend total to₨2.51 crore (US$250,000).[7] Tuesday was again holiday due to Eid and Film was again 95-100% on Tuesday as film collected ₨92 million (US$900,000).[25] Wednesday was first working day for the film but film yet registered 90% occupacnies collecting ₨75 million (US$740,000)[26] on Wednesday. The film collected ₨70 million (US$690,000) on Thursday.[27] Film was again 95% on 2nd Weekend as film collected ₨2.5 crore (US$250,000) taking total to ₨10.55 crore (US$1.0 million) And in U.K ₨0.45 crore (US$44,000) till 2nd Weekend .[28]

See also

References

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